As the title says, this post is for the basics and some strategies for Naruto Ultimate ninja storm Genorations. Now let's begin:

Substitution Gauge

You will need to keep your eyes on your Substitution Gauge and your opponent's Substitution Gauge. You are limted to 4 Substitutions, so you them wisely. It does fill back up but slowly, so how do you make your Substitution Gauge recover faster? Max out your chakra, and stay as far away as possible from the opponent. That's their time to do massive damage to you.

Your Guard

Just like your Substitution Gauge, you will have to keep your eyes on your guard. Why? Because, when you block too many attacks, your guard will render you useless. That's also the time when your opponent can use their Ultimate ninjutsu on you. Guess what? When your opponent breaks your guard, you won't be able to substitute, even when it is full.

Ultimate ninjutsu

Your Ultimate ninjutsu is the strongest move you have. Every character has it. Some are fast and some are slow. Some are even tricky! Also, you can't use an Ultimate ninjutsu any time you want to; your chakra has to be over a certain level. It is marked by a comma-ish reticle. One more thing I forgot to mention: When you use your Ultimate ninjutsu , you use 25% of your chakra, but, if it hits, it costs twice as more. You can preform an Ultimate Ninjustu by pressing ▲ (x2) and then ◯.

Ninjustu

When you use your Ninjustu, it costs 25% of your chakra, however, it won't cost double if it hits. Some characters have two stages for their Ninjustu: Naruto (older), Saskue(older), Sai, and Kakashi are perfect examples of people who has a stronger form if their Ninjustu. By pressing ▲ and then ◯, you preform the first stage of it. However, if you hold it, it goes into its second stage.

Team attack

You can preform a team attack only when you team gauge is full. It is basically the same as a Ultimate ninjustu, but it does more damage. By pressing ▲(x3) then ◯, you can use Team attack.

Attack types

Attack types are are the partners who attack with you when your doing a combo and attack back when the opponent is off guard. I highly recommend you have an attack type.

Guard Types

Guard types are defensive. They block you when you're charging, and the block then opponent when the try to speed dash to you. I highly recommend a Guard type.

Balance types

Balance types are Balanced between attacking and defending. They throw shuriken when you throw chakra shuriken, and they take the damage of an opponent's Ultimate justu , if it hits you. Sadly, they won't be able to help you battle when they protect you. That's why It is Either have a Attack and Guard type or an Attack type and a Balance type .

Awakening *= May not be useful in team battles but in some cases

Awakening can be used when your hp drops below a set point. It Differs for all characters. By holding ▲, you can make an amazing comback. This is really good for single matches, instead of team matches. Why? Because, the opponent has parters. For example, Anko is a good attacktype type. If you get in her combo, you're almost done for. But there are some some exceptions: Naruto Uzumaki, Sage Naruto, Naruto Uzumaki (Nine-Tails Chakra Mode)*, Sasuke Uchiha (Mangekyō Sharingan Mode), Sasuke Uchiha (Susano'o Mode)*, Chōji Akimichi (Playable in Part I and Part II versions) (Expansion Mode, Berserker Rage Mode)*, Shino Aburame (Playable in Part I and Part II versions) (Beetle Mode)*, Hinata Hyūga (Playable in Part I and Part II versions) (Byakugan Mode, Twin Lion Fists Mode)*, Neji Hyūga (Playable in Part I and Part II versions) (Byakugan Mode)*,Rock Lee (Playable in Part I and Part II versions) (Eight Gates Mode), Tenten (Playable in Part I and Part II versions) (Ninja Tool Summon Mode, Ninja Tool Mode), Minato Namikaze (Playable with Flak Jacket and Hokage costume) (Yellow Flash Mode), Gaara (Playable in Part I and Part II versions) (Brutal Sand Mode, Kazekage Mode)*, Kankurō (Playable in Part I and Part II versions) (Salamander Mode, Puppet Dance Mode), Chiyo (Chikamatsu Ten Puppets Mode), Deidara (C2 Dragon Mode)*, Karin (Angry Mode, Attracted Mode against Sasuke), Killer B (Full Eight-Tails Mode)*, and Danzō Shimura (Released Seal Mode) are good to use in team battles.

All I have to say now is that this took a lot of time to do. There are Some Ultimate ninjutsus seems impossible to time with an Attack Type; some aren't. When I upload the videos of Ultimate ninjutsus that seems you can't time it with an attack type, you'll be amazed.

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